Harmeet Dhillon resigns as head of Justice Dept.’s civil rights division

Source: The Washington Post · 05 de novembro de 2026 às 15:10 · 11 h ago

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The departure of the conservative attorney and Trump loyalist marks the first shake-up in the Justice Department since Democrats swept the midterm elections.

The report was published on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 15:10 by The Washington Post and is part of the World news coverage.

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